Ranpak Holdings Corp (PACK)vsSmurfit WestRock plc (SW)
PACK
Ranpak Holdings Corp
$5.41
+0.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $445.94M
SW
Smurfit WestRock plc
$49.25
-0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Smurfit WestRock plc generates 7396% more annual revenue ($31.33B vs $417.90M). SW leads profitability with a 1.6% profit margin vs -9.1%. SW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PACK
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% revenue growth
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PACK
The strongest argument for PACK centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SW
The strongest argument for SW centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PACK
The primary concerns for PACK are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SW
The primary concerns for SW are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 52.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PACK profiles as a turnaround stock while SW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PACK carries more volatility with a beta of 3.12 — expect wider price swings.
PACK is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
SW generates stronger free cash flow (300M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ranpak Holdings Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ranpak Holdings Corp. The company is headquartered in Concord Township, Ohio.
Smurfit WestRock plc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Smurfit Westrock Plc, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in Ireland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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